Secure System Setup

This package includes all labs in the Secure System Setup category, as well as all new labs in the category released during your subscription period.

The labs in this category assume general knowledge of TCP/IP networking as well as Unix/Linux and Microsoft Windows configuration principles.

EXPECTED DURATION

6 hours, self-paced. Pause and continue at any time.
6 CPEs awarded on successful completion.

• Using Active Directory to Manage Domain User Accounts

  Students learn to use the Windows Active Directory service to create and manage domain user accounts. They also learn to set up security policies and assign these policies to users and organizational units (OUs).

• SSH Server Configuration

  Students learn the proper setup of the OpenSSH remote administration tool, including security-relevant settings. During the exercise, students will learn best practices such as host filtering, public-key or Kerberos authentication, and PAM integration.

• Host IDS Setup with OSSEC

  Students learn how to configure and run the widely-used, free OSSEC Host Intrusion Detection System (HIDS). During the exercise, students will learn how to check for rootkits using OSSEC, how to verify file integrity, how to set up passive and active responses, and more. Host intrusion detection is critical to maintaining a secure system, and is required by HIPAA and PCI regulations, both of which OSSEC can help you meet